This course is an introduction to the organization, function and regulation of the immune system including the basic properties of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, antigen and antibody structure and function, effector mechanisms, complement, major histocompatibility complexes, and cytotoxic responses. The role of these basic immunology principles in immuno deficiencies, auto-immune disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, immunity issues associated with transplantation, cancer and antibody based drug therapy will also be covered. Lecture three hours per week. Co-requisite: PHRD-413: Pharmacotherapeutics. [ 3 credits ]
PHRD-309: Immunology
Department
Academic Level
Doctorate (Professional Prac)
Instructional Method
Lecture